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Global growth provides upside for equity investors — if they know where to look. “The global economic expansion is finally filtering through to the bottom lines of companies in Japan, Europe and [emerging markets],” says Richard Turnill, BlackRock’s global chief investment strategist, in a weekly report. In fact, “the earnings pickup unfolded in Europe and […]
By Staff |November 13, 2017
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At the end of 2015, the S&P 500 had a 20-year annualized return of 8.2%. In contrast, actual investor return was 4.7%, reveals research from Dalbar Inc. Why the 3.5% difference? Some can be attributed to a lack of cash or a need to remove capital from the market (1.2%); some, to fund expenses (0.8%). […]
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Economic Indicators
Get ready for a rocky ride
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Industry
Why the backdrop for equities today actually remains quite supportive
By Melissa Shin |November 9, 2017
Canadian defined-benefit pension plans, buoyed by rebounding Canadian equity returns, posted Q3 2017 returns of 0.4%, says RBC Investor and Treasury Services All Plan Universe. This marks the sixth-straight quarter of growth for Canadian pension plans. Q2 total returns were 1.4%. Read: RRSP, pension limits are outdated, report says Canadian equity returns reverted to positive […]
By Staff |November 8, 2017
EY’s Canadian Mining Eye index gained 2% in Q3 2017, following a 7% decline last quarter, reveals the firm. Increases across the board in precious and base metals drove the gain. “As commodity prices continue to increase, appetite for investment in existing projects is expected to grow,” says Jim MacLean, EY Canadian mining and metals […]
Headlines are likely to be dominated by international central bank news
By Staff |November 3, 2017
In October, foreign equity and fixed-income funds were benefiting from strong market returns, and they were further buoyed by a depreciating Canadian dollar at the same time, says a report from Morningstar Research. Last month, the Canadian dollar depreciated significantly versus many world currencies: approximately 2% against both the euro and the pound, and more […]
By Staff |November 2, 2017
Managing long-term returns involves setting appropriate withdrawal rates
October 31, 2017
New survey looks at RI trends and hurdles
By Katie Keir |October 31, 2017
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